Alibaba Cafe, 4044 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Alibaba Cafe
Address: 4044 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Jul 11, 2011
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100

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
May 18, 2010 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 25, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 11, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 18, 2010

FOUND TOXIC ITEMS(BLEACH AND SPRAY CONTAINER OF INDUSTRIAL CLEANER AND DEGREASER) STORED WITH THE CANNED FOODS IN THE STORAGE SHELVE. MANAGER /OWNER TOOK THE CHEMICALS AND STORED IT AWAY IN THE PROPER PLACE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A/7-38-030
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE SPLASGUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,( CAULKING WORN OUT).
ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED. ALSO ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS AND RICE NEED A LABEL.
NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, AND COOLER,AND BEHIND THE GAS PIPE ,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE).
VIOLATION #32 HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #34 HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MISSING PART OF THE WALL BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION #35 HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

May 25, 2010

VIOLATION #30 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #38 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

Jul 11, 2011

Storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving(bsmt.) not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in bsmt. storage areas under storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided, wall in kitchen areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Missing light shield in cooler shall be provided, missing light shields in storage areas, shall be provided, Light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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